Name:  Adam Hohbein

Age:  36

Hometown:  Beatrice, NE

Years Running/Biking:  9

Strongest Event(s):  Biking and swimming

Bike: GT -  Zaskar Expert

Most Memorable Event/Race:  Cozad 100th Meridian Challenge Adventure Race 2008... It was the most exciting and challenging race I have competed in so far.

Favorite Food:  Chicken Wings

Favorite Quote:  "Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do, than by the ones you did do.  So throw off the bowlines.  Sail away from the safe harbor.  Catch the trade winds in your sails.  Explore.  Dream.  Discover."  - Mark Twain
 
How I got started:  Why did I get into Adventure Racing and the such?  Well, it all started back a few years ago when I was going to work...and got out of breath just walking up to my second floor office.
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Contact:  adam@bentventure.com

Name:  Tammy Walter

Age:  41

Hometown:  Lincoln, NE

Years Running/Biking:  3 running/4 biking

Strongest Event(s):  Biking and swimming

Bike: Gary Fisher 29er Mamba Hardtail

Most Memorable Event/Race:  For me it has to be Ord (2008).  Tough ride on the wet gravel roads, killer hills, covered wagons, tubing in some very cold water, buying candy at the local shops, great local people, Jim riding around on his bike cheering everyone on and of course, my grand finale' Crash!  Need I say more?

Favorite Food:  Homemade banana bread

Favorite Quote:  "Integrity is shown when no one is looking" - Anonymous

Name:  Matt Mittan

Age:  36

Hometown:  Beatrice, NE

Years Running/Biking:  8

Strongest Event(s):  Biking, Kayaking, and Running

Bike: Specialized - Stumpjumper Comp

Most Memorable Event/Race:  Cornhusker State Games Adventure Race...it was memorable for a lot of the same reasons as Adam has.  It was a great sense of accomplishment and it got us really hooked on running and biking and the adventure races. 

Favorite Food:  Pizza-especially Old Chicago!

Favorite Quote:  "Pain heals.  Chics dig scars.  Glory lasts forever."  - The Replacements

How I got started:  Several years ago I never would have imagined myself where I'm at now physically.  I wasn't totally out of shape, but I was a long ways from being fit!
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Contact:  matt@bentventure.com